Review of Modern Techniques for the Assessment of Skin Hydration
Skin hydration is a complex process that influences the physical and mechanical properties of skin. Various technologies have emerged over the years to assess this parameter, with the current standard being electrical probe-based instruments. Nevertheless, their inability to provide detailed informa...
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doaj-59ccae47eb6b43bfad48f6ffa4f0eb9f2020-11-25T00:33:48ZengMDPI AGCosmetics2079-92842019-03-01611910.3390/cosmetics6010019cosmetics6010019Review of Modern Techniques for the Assessment of Skin HydrationMeha Qassem0Panayiotis Kyriacou1Research Centre for Biomedical Engineering (RCBE), City, University of London, Northampton square, London EC1V 0HB, UKResearch Centre for Biomedical Engineering (RCBE), City, University of London, Northampton square, London EC1V 0HB, UKSkin hydration is a complex process that influences the physical and mechanical properties of skin. Various technologies have emerged over the years to assess this parameter, with the current standard being electrical probe-based instruments. Nevertheless, their inability to provide detailed information has prompted the use of sophisticated spectroscopic and imaging methodologies, which are capable of in-depth skin analysis that includes structural and composition details. Modern imaging and spectroscopic techniques have transformed skin research in the dermatological and cosmetics disciplines, and are now commonly employed in conjunction with traditional methods for comprehensive assessment of both healthy and pathological skin. This article reviews current techniques employed in measuring skin hydration, and gives an account on their principle of operation and applications in skin-related research.http://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/6/1/19skin hydrationbarrier functionstratum corneum |
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Review of Modern Techniques for the Assessment of Skin Hydration |
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Review of Modern Techniques for the Assessment of Skin Hydration |
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Review of Modern Techniques for the Assessment of Skin Hydration |
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review of modern techniques for the assessment of skin hydration |
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Skin hydration is a complex process that influences the physical and mechanical properties of skin. Various technologies have emerged over the years to assess this parameter, with the current standard being electrical probe-based instruments. Nevertheless, their inability to provide detailed information has prompted the use of sophisticated spectroscopic and imaging methodologies, which are capable of in-depth skin analysis that includes structural and composition details. Modern imaging and spectroscopic techniques have transformed skin research in the dermatological and cosmetics disciplines, and are now commonly employed in conjunction with traditional methods for comprehensive assessment of both healthy and pathological skin. This article reviews current techniques employed in measuring skin hydration, and gives an account on their principle of operation and applications in skin-related research. |
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